Withdrawal & Detox Services

Withdrawal management (detox) services provide a range of medical and support services in safe environments that allow for the physical withdrawal from specific drugs and alcohol.

Withdrawal management may be achieved through inpatient services, day programs or in-home services.

Dependent on the community in which you live services offered may include:

Withdrawal management (social detoxification)
Screening and assessment
Brief intervention
Addictions support

Access information about Clearview Community Medical Detox - Nanaimo.

Access information about Community Medical Detox- Victoria.

What to do when a family member is in detox.

General Information on Withdrawal & Detox Services

Referral Required?

Required

How to Get Referral

Campbell River

Campbell River Crisis Nurse: 250-286-7159

Courtenay

Contact 250-331-8642 to enquire about accessing services

Duncan Alcohol and Drug Counselling Services

Call Adult Addiction Services directly for intake and service inquires. 250-737-2007.

Nanaimo

Contact 250-739-5710 to enquire about accessing services

Victoria

The Sobering Assessment Center is accessed via client walk-in at 1125 Pembroke Street 24/7.

Or contact 250-519-3485 to enquire about accessing services detox or stabilization services.

News & Events

July 23, 2018

Pandora Avenue Supervised Consumption Site officially named “The Harbour”

Victoria – Exactly one month after it opened, the Pandora Avenue Supervised Consumption site has officially been named “The Harbour” – reflecting the service’s purpose to provide a safe place – or harbour – where people can use illegal drugs under supervision by trained health professionals and p

July 10, 2018

Intensive residential treatment beds for addictions open in the Comox Valley

Comox Valley - Clients needing longer term, residentially-based addictions treatment services can now access 11 intensive residential treatment beds at the Comox Valley Recovery Centre.

July 5, 2018

Five tips for safer drug use at festivals

Vancouver Island - Island Health is urging everyone to be vigilant if they choose to consume substances at festivals this summer. Many substances (i.e.